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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.94, 1,071.21 and 483.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.94, 1,071.21 and 483.69 is: 725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.94 : 1,071.21 = 483.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.94/1,071.21 = 483.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.94x = 1,071.21 × 483.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.94x = 518,133.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,133.56/713.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.74

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